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We love to camp but when we tell people we use a tent they are like "WHAT???? You're crazy! You have 4 little kids!"  We may be crazy, but it's a blast! Here are a few of our tent tricks: 1.)...
My beautiful baby. Tomorrow is a big day. Your first day of daycare. I have cared for you nearly every hour of your life since you were born. I didn't miss a single first. It's the type of blessing most...
Ahhhh, having a baby can be such a blissful time. The newborn stage is quite a dream. Babe sleeps pretty much anywhere, anytime. Snuggling them to sleep is idyllic {and let’s face it, we like being able to nap...
I read the next pandemic-fueled headline as I sipped my coffee and felt a small jolt in my chest. “Best Buy Joins Walmart, Target in Closing Stores Thanksgiving Day” It wasn’t the caffeine from my third cup of Folgers. It was...
As a librarian, I am a huge proponent of visiting the library. Bring your children to storytime! Sign up for summer reading! Visit often and and stay all day!  But now, in a COVID-19 world, my library message is a...
I loved my Grandma's kitchen. I was taught at a very early age that if you want to eat, you have to cook. Nothing was better to me than learning to cook the things I loved to eat.  I was...
I recently went on a baking spree. So much so that my mother asked if I was pregnant again because she thought I was “nesting”. I couldn’t help it. I love this time of year with all the fresh fruits...
Boundaries. Do you have them firmly in place throughout your life? I didn't, and I'm still a work in progress when it comes to setting my limits and giving myself some space and grace. It hasn't been an easy...

In + Around Mid-MIchigan

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Mid-Michigan Splash Pads, Beaches, Pools, and Water Parks

Summer is nearly upon us, so grab your lemonade and check out our guide to Summer Water Fun In + Around Mid-Michigan! From beaches and swimming pools to splash pads and water parks; this is the BEST resource for all things water fun! Click the tabs below to find a specific type of water fun or check out the interactive map below!